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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,138.07 and 621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,138.07 and 621.09 is: 933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,138.07 = 621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,138.07 = 621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,138.07 × 621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 706,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,845.45/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.70

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